Mocktails: Have a peachy new year

The California Office of Traffic Safety wants to remind New Year's Eve party hosts and revelers that there is an abundance of nonalcoholic drink recipes to help safely ring in 2009. Peach nectar is the basis for many a fizzy lifting drink – without the fuzzy morning-after consequences.

This week's ingredient: Peach nectar

Smart buy: An 11.5-ounce can of Kerns Peach Nectar is about 90 cents at most supermarkets.

Host with the most: Establish a special drink area for designated drivers. Stock it with nonalcoholic mixers, including fruit juices, lemon-lime, club soda and ciders. Garnishes include maraschino cherries, mint sprigs, whipped cream, candy canes and cinnamon sticks. Don't forget festive stemware with sugared rims.